Spain condemns attack on UN peacekeepers at Miguel de Cervantes base in Lebanon

PRESS STATEMENT 058

Spain condemns attack on UN peacekeepers at Miguel de Cervantes base in Lebanon

Spain strongly condemns the latest attacks against the UNIFIL contingent at the Spanish Miguel de Cervantes base, which have resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and several soldiers wounded, including a Spanish soldier. The attack must be investigated and those responsible held to account.

The Government extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Serbia.

Spain reiterates its appreciation for the dedicated and self-sacrificing work of the UNIFIL contingent soldiers, carried out under conditions of extreme violence.

The Spanish Government urges compliance with resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreed between Lebanon and Israel, as well as respect for international law and international humanitarian law, and the protection of the safety of peacekeeping forces.

Spain calls for full respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity as an essential condition for peace and security in the region, and reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting the courageous measures adopted by the Government of Lebanon to restore the monopoly on the use of force.

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